HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 3-3
Key Regulations (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)
Operative Text
This paragraph identifies key regulatory citations pertaining to Section 1: Program
Eligibility. The citations and their titles (or topics) are listed below.
A. Income Limits
24 CFR 5.609, and 5.653 (Annual income and income eligibility)
B. Disclosure of Social Security Numbers
24 CFR 5.216 Disclosure and Verification of Social Security and Employer
Identification Numbers
C. Consent Forms
24 CFR 5.230, 5.232 (Consent by applicants and assisted participants
and penalties for failing to sign consent forms)
D. Restrictions on Assistance to Noncitizens
24 CFR part 5, subpart E – Restrictions on Assistance to Noncitizens
E. Restrictions on Eligibility of Students for Section 8 Assistance
24 CFR 5.612 Restrictions on assistance to students enrolled at an
institution of higher education.
F. *Mandatory Use of Enterprise Income Verification System
24 CFR 5.233 Mandated Use of HUD’s Enterprise Income Verification
(EIV) System *Section 3-3 of HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 serves as a regulatory roadmap, identifying the key federal rules that govern eligibility for HUD-assisted housing programs under Section 1. It points to specific provisions in Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations covering topics such as income limits, Social Security number disclosure, consent form requirements, restrictions on assistance to noncitizens, student eligibility limitations for Section 8, and the mandatory use of HUD's Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system. This section does not itself establish new rules but consolidates references to the underlying regulations that define who qualifies for assistance and what documentation is required.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers administering HUD-assisted housing programs should treat § 3-3 of HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 as a compliance checklist, ensuring their intake and eligibility processes align with each cited regulation. Compliant operators typically maintain procedures for verifying annual income under 24 CFR 5.609 and 5.653, collecting Social Security number disclosures per 24 CFR 5.216, obtaining signed consent forms as required by 24 CFR 5.230 and 5.232, screening for noncitizen and student eligibility restrictions, and mandatorily using the EIV system under 24 CFR 5.233. Keeping staff trained on each of these referenced regulations helps ensure that eligibility determinations are consistent and defensible during HUD reviews or audits.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Applicants and residents in HUD-assisted housing programs have rights and obligations tied to the regulations catalogued in § 3-3 of HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4, including rules about how income is calculated, how Social Security numbers are used, and what consent forms mean. Tenants who believe their eligibility was incorrectly assessed—whether related to income limits, citizenship status, or student status under 24 CFR 5.612—may have grounds to raise those concerns through a formal grievance process or by filing a complaint with HUD. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with federal housing programs can help individuals understand how these cited regulations apply to their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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